Artist William Ings to exhibit at The Vitrine Gallery
By ANTONY NEWTON We don’t typically feature individual artistic talent on The Sloaney because many of the art events that we attend showcase work from a collection of artists. However, the opportunity arose when I came across some contemporary paintings from William Ings some months ago. His style is thought provoking and encourages the viewer to […]
Life, Love, Liberty and Little ones
By RACHEL COLLISON Liberty London, a national treasure when it comes to prints, characteristically charming and eccentric. A quick tour around the haberdashery floor never fails to inspire and excite with bold and beautiful pieces that delight. We were thrilled to be invited to attend a sneak peak of their latest collaboration with Mamas & […]
Falling in love with a Sunrise Run
By LAURA TOOGOOD I write having just finished my latest Sunrise Run, which on this occasion took place along La Croisette in Cannes. These runs may not always take place right at the start of sunrise but I try to get up early enough to incorporate some of it during my morning fitness routine. I […]
Congratulations James Haskell: Autumn at The Sloaney starts with a bang!
With the Rugby World Cup on the horizon we are extremely proud of our feature writer, James Haskell, who has made the final England squad. The Sloaney team and our readers will be cheering loudly for James and we wish the whole squad the very best of luck. In other news, September has arrived! While there […]
A Country House Conversion: The beginning
By LAURA TOOGOOD I am pretty much an interiors virgin. I don’t really know much about this world and I have certainly never experienced re-designing a house. I might as well be open about that from the start, before I progress too far along with my Country House Conversion diary for The Sloaney. I have […]
A stunning Aston Martin line up for Salon Privé
Aston Martin will be showcasing some of their best elite sports cars, as well as a James Bond-exclusive creation, at next month’s 10th anniversary of the Salon Privé Luxury Supercar Show & Concours d’Elégance. One of the closing highlights on our British Summer Social Season Guide, the event is heaven for luxury car enthusiasts. It will […]
The Rajpoot Bath: Bath’s best Indian restaurant
We have visited the beautiful city of Bath a couple of times before, staying at the luxurious Bath Spa Hotel and also frequenting the Christmas Market. While many choose to go to Bath to admire the stunning architecture, learn about its history, or indulge in a romantic weekend away, we have discovered another draw to […]
USPAAH: Your personal spa concierge app
By KATIE ANN LAMB Have you ever wanted a blow dry, manicure or massage at the last minute and not been able to get an appointment? Well not any more thanks to USPAAH, which is your personal spa concierge. I recently discovered this brilliant new app, which offers luxury services from qualified health and beauty […]
Liz Earle Hand Repair Collection to launch in Autumn
Although we are still enjoying the last few days of summer, autumn is on its way and only just around the corner. This means that it is nearly time to adjust our beauty regimes in order to protect our skin and hair from the elements. Our hands in particular need plenty of TLC as we […]
Bruges: Mysterious, charming and uniquely romantic
By KATIE ANN LAMB The city of Bruges is renowned for its cobbled streets, mussels, beer and chocolate. Needless to say, I had been longing to visit for some time. I managed to find a short window for a trip and it proved even more magical than I had anticipated. Only three and a half hours from […]
Face Place: The best clinical facial and milia removal
By LAURA TOOGOOD After a few irritating breakouts during my teenage years, thankfully my skin subsequently settled down. On the whole, it has been relatively tame over the last 10 years of my life. The only major issue has been trying to counter the dehydration that seems to go hand-in-hand with a hectic London lifestyle and […]
Introducing Olverum Bath Oil
While glamourous bars and busy beer gardens may be appealing to many at this time of year, we also love nothing more than running a hot bath in order to relax in peace and quiet at the end of a busy week. With a new bath oil to sample, this is exactly what happened last […]
Bask in Santa Barbara sunshine at Bacara Resort and Spa
By CAT GRAY After the glamour of LA and the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas, we were in desperate need of some proper relaxation. We headed back to California to the ‘American Riviera’ otherwise known as Santa Barbara. With beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and vibrant culture, Santa Barbara is a premier world class destination […]
National Champagne Week returns
Champagne lovers can rejoice as we bring you news that National Champagne Week is set to make its return this October. The celebration of Champagne is set to take over the country from 1-7 October, and will be bigger than ever before, with 19 venues hosting more than 20 events across London, Birmingham and Bath. A range of venues including Europe’s longest Champagne bar at St Pancras […]
The Mini Edit Pop-Up shop in Knightsbridge
By RACHEL COLLISON Over the next two weeks ‘The Mini Edit’ is hosting engaging events and activities at their childrenswear pop-up shop in Knightsbridge. The Mini Edit is a newly launched online multi-brand childrenswear concept store. It is a mother and daughter partnership, designed to cater to fashion conscious parents and gift buyers. Daughter, Jessica […]
Tom Kerridge is next ‘Chef of the Season’ at Harrods
Tom Kerridge will be joining Harrods as the next guest chef for their ongoing foodie campaign Chef of the Season. Tom has created a winter range of dishes-to-go for the Food Halls which will launch on 1st October, followed by a Christmas range launching on 12th November through until the end of the year. In a first […]
The Glyndebourne Festival: Last tickets
If you are in the UK for August and looking to enjoy a special occasion, The Glyndebourne Festival still has some availability at the following key performances. Handle’s Saul There is still limited availability for Barrie Kosky’s brilliant incarnation of Handle’s oratorio, Saul. Ivor Bolton leads the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment with a cast of […]
Butterfly Twists: The foldup flats are an essential accessory
By LAURA TOOGOOD I recently attended a wedding and the easiest and quickest way to get to the church was to walk about a mile from the hotel where I was staying. However, having decided on my outfit several months ago, I had already chosen some towering cream heels for the day. It was a […]
Michelin starred cuisine to be served on Burgess superyachts
To mark their 40th anniversary, superyacht powerhouse Burgess has announced an exciting collaboration with Michelin-starred chef agency, Kirsty Stanley-Hughes. The new venture enables superyacht clients to gain direct access to some of the world’s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. In addition to Michelin starred cuisine served privately on board the Burgess fleet of superyachts, the chef is also able […]
The luxury playground of Las Vegas
Cat Gray continues her tour of West Coast America by sampling some Las Vegas luxury… After a chilled time in LA, we hit the road again heading North to Nevada towards the city that never sleeps. And Las Vegas really does live up to that name! You can leave the world behind and immerse yourself in […]
Afternoon Tea Picnic Hamper launched at Lancaster London
Lancaster London, which overlooks Hyde Park, has just launched a new Afternoon Tea Picnic Hamper that is perfect for enjoying the great British tradition without being stuck indoors on a glorious summer’s day. The Afternoon Tea Picnic includes sweet treats such as: White chocolate truffle & raspberry lollypops with popping candy; Mini passion fruit & […]
Gift ideas aplenty at Christmas in July at Selfridges
Christmas in July always presents us with a bit of a dilemma. While it is perfectly normal for those of us in the media world to be whisked into a winter wonderland, most other people are busy enjoying the summer vibe and soaking up the sunshine. As you should be! Back in the land of […]
Spray tanning now available via beauty app PRIV
One of the most popular beauty and wellness apps on the market, PRIV, has just announced the launch of spray tanning. This means that booking your bespoke and natural looking tan is now easier than ever before. Whether you have a wedding to attend this summer, one of the events on the British Summer Social […]
Coming Soon: A Country House Conversion
We are pleased to let readers know that we have an exciting new editorial series that is coming to our Home and Garden section at the beginning of autumn. ‘A Country House Conversion’ will run for six months and the diary entries will start in September 2015. The series will give our readers an insight into the […]
The Pommery Dorset Seafood Festival
The Sloaney’s British Summer Social Season Guide is expanding every year and it now includes a number of the leading regional events that take place throughout Britain. One of the highlights is the Pommery Dorset Seafood Festival, which we attended for the first time this year. With glorious sunshine, plenty of popup Pommery Champagne bars, […]
Winter Olympia Art and Antiques Fair celebrates 25 years
This year London’s top winter fair, the Winter Olympia Art and Antiques Fair, will celebrate 25 years. It runs from the 2nd of November to the 8th of November and opens with the Collector’s Preview Reception. 22,000 visitors come to see over 30,000 pieces for sale from the 120 hand-picked dealers. A glamorous highlight of […]
Jo Malone London to open on Regent Street
We are delighted to bring our readers the exciting news that Jo Malone London will open the doors to its first Global Premier Boutique on London’s Regent Street this Autumn. Apart from pleasing loyal fans of the brand with another store, this opening will also bring a whole new audience of central London shoppers. The […]
Introducing Veuve Clicquot RICH
Veuve Clicquot have launched a new champagne that can be served over ice. Veuve Clicquot RICH is the latest experimental champagne to be introduced to some of London’s leading hotels and bars. RICH is mainly served over ice, which will be great on the hot summer days in London. This style of champagne also gives mixologists […]
Whatley Manor: A luxury pre-wedding getaway in the Cotswolds
By The Sloaney Bride When your partner proposes, you have that magical few moments when there is nothing else in the world that is more important than your relationship. As soon as you utter yes and become a fiancé, the celebrations become a whirlwind of excitement and then the wedding planning begins. There is so […]
The Wonderful world of weaning
By RACHEL COLLISON Just when you think you have the baby thing down there’s always something new and the latest for me has been the wonderful world of weaning. There are so many things to think about – highchair, bibs, sippy cups, freezer pots, highchair, baby steaming and blending machines, recipe books, spoons that change […]
A room with a view: The Hilton Fallsview overlooking Niagara Falls
By LAURA TOOGOOD During my recent visit to Canada, I embarked on a short road trip out of Toronto in order to see the world’s most famous waterfalls. Niagara Falls is only an hour and a half away from the city and there are three waterfalls in total. While it is possible to see the […]
Scents of Summer: Afternoon Tea at InterContinental London Park Lane
Intercontinental is one of our favourite hotel groups and their venues always impress with excellent service and 5* luxury. Cat Gray recently visited the Intercontinental in Los Angeles and enjoyed some old style Hollywood glamour; meanwhile, closer to home, we popped into the Intercontinental London Park Lane to try the latest Afternoon Tea offering. The […]
The South Kensington Club: London’s summer hotspot
By KATIE ANN LAMB With Wimbledon upon us, what better way to celebrate this fabulous highlight of the British Summer Social Season than by sipping Pommery Champagne in the heart of South Kensington? That’s just what we did while attending the Summer Party at South Kensington Club. The club is located in a historic Georgian […]
Luxury summer barbecues in the heart of Belgravia
By ROSEMIN ANDERSON As the heat of summer hits the capital, there is no better place to be than on an outdoor terrace sipping on cocktails. Luckily for Londoners, there’s a gorgeous spot in Belgravia that fits the bill. The Terrace at Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel is nestled between the green spaces of Knightsbridge and offers […]
Pedrino: A refreshing tipple for the heatwave
With London and much of the British Isles enjoying the hottest day of the year so far, we are sure picnics and BBQs will be planned for many. Sam Showering whose family created Harvey’s Bristol Cream & Babycham and Joseph Knopfler the son of Mark Knopfler from the Dire Straits have created a premium alcoholic […]
Hollywood glamour at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City
By CAT GRAY Having only visited America once when I spent a fantastic weekend in New York, I jumped at the idea of visiting some of the best destinations in the West. With LA, Las Vegas and Santa Barbara to explore, and two states to drive through, we headed off on the ultimate mini road […]
Wedding beauty preparation at Carol Joy London in The Dorchester
By The Sloaney Bride In the run up to your wedding day there is so much to think about that it is often easy to forget about your beauty needs. Perfect makeup, luscious locks and immaculate skin can be hard to get all at the same time and the latter is probably one of a […]
Sizzling summer wines from Cloudy Bay
Cloudy Bay has an excellent selection of wines to suit the record-breaking temperatures in Britain during our current heatwave. We particularly like the light and refreshing Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2012. It is perfect for the warmer summer temperatures and also works really well when paired with BBQ foods. So, whether you are […]
AWC Fine Wine launch rare case made from Marie Antoinette Versailles oak
AWC Fine Wine has marked its 25th anniversary with the launch of a rare wine case made from the famous Marie Antoinette Versailles oak. The limited edition AWC 25th Anniversary Case has been hand crafted from the Palace of Versailles oak tree, reputed to have been a favourite of Marie Antoinette. The case was designed […]
Nevill Holt Opera Review: A quintessential English event
The Nevill Holt Opera has been growing in popularity since its debut performance a couple of years ago. It now has a well deserved place on our British Summer Social Season Guide and this year the event sold out in record time. This alone indicates that the Nevill Holt Opera is not going to remain […]
